blacken

[ˈblækən]

blacken Definition

  • 1to make something black or darker in color
  • 2to damage someone's reputation by making false accusations against them

Using blacken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blacken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fire had blackened the walls of the house.

  • Example

    The smoke from the burning tires blackened the sky.

  • Example

    The scandalous rumors blackened his name in the community.

  • Example

    The company was accused of trying to blacken the reputation of its competitors.

blacken Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for blacken

Phrases with blacken

  • blacken someone's name

    to damage someone's reputation by making false accusations against them

    Example

    He was angry that his ex-wife had tried to blacken his name in front of their children.

  • blacken someone's eye

    to hit someone in the eye, causing it to become bruised or discolored

    Example

    He threatened to blacken my eye if I didn't give him the money.

  • to make a situation more negative or unpleasant

    Example

    His rude comment blackened the mood of the entire party.

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Summary: blacken in Brief

The verb 'blacken' [ˈblækən] means to make something black or darker in color, or to damage someone's reputation by making false accusations against them. It can refer to physical objects, such as 'The fire had blackened the walls of the house,' or to reputations, as in 'The scandalous rumors blackened his name in the community.' The phrase 'blacken someone's name' is often used to describe this type of reputation damage.